oriental shorthair — noun also oriental Usage: usually capitalized O : a slender short haired domestic cat of a breed resembling the Siamese in conformation but having a solid colored coat in a wide range of colors … Useful english dictionary

shorthair — [shôrt′her΄] n. any member of either of two breeds of short haired domestic cat: the American shorthair has a slightly oblong head and a tapering tail; the British shorthair has a round head and a shorter, thick tail: see also COLORPOINT… … Universalium

shorthair — [shôrt′her΄] n. any member of either of two breeds of short haired domestic cat: the American shorthair has a slightly oblong head and a tapering tail; the British shorthair has a round head and a shorter, thick tail: see also COLORPOINT… … English World dictionary